1. Fundraising Strategies in US Public Libraries Susan Schnuer Associate Director, Mortenson Center schnuer@illinois.edu

2. Advocating with local officials Understanding local priorities Establishing a relationship Being clear and to the point Not using library terms Tampa Bay Libraries Consortium http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvar/287942520/ Darien Library Friends Annual Meeting http://www.flickr.com/photos/darienlibrary/2956067225/

3. Advocating with local officials Presenting benefits to local government Supporting the work of local government

4. Fundraising from Individuals and Businesses identify, educate, solicit and communicate with individuals and businesses that are interested in your library Long-term strategy Use mail, phone calls, or visits to solicit funds Library-wide effort led by an office or library foundation

5. Funds may be used for different purposes Has the potential to bring in large sums of money Can take several years before you see the results of your efforts Our tax laws encourage donations Be choosy about individuals and businesses from whom you solicit funding Fundraising from Individuals and Businesses

6. Grant-writing Product is a proposal Written by an individual or small group Proposals should request funds for services, products, or facilities not currently available in the library http://www.flickr.com/photos/kool_skatkat/431209056/

7. Grant-writing Proposal sent to foundations and corporations Funding is for a limited time Funds are restricted http://www.flickr.com/photos/newtonfreelibrary/2247164584/ Volunteers at Newton Free Library’s monthly project lunch